Field Artillery Surveyor (13S)
- Enlisted
- Active Duty
- Army Reserve
A Field Artillery Surveyor is a member of the Army’s Field Artillery Team. Artillery are weapons that fire large ammunition or missiles to support infantry and tank units in combat.
Some of your duties as a Field Artillery Surveyor may include:
- Providing firing position data
- Recording field data
- Preparing schematic sketches and marketing survey stations
- Performing astronomic observations
- Computing data in order to obtain unknown required field data
- Performing preventive maintenance checks and services on vehicles, radios, weapons and all survey equipment
Requirements:
Field Artillery Surveyors must have the physical stamina to perform strenuous activities for long periods without rest. They’re also required to have normal color vision in order to identify color-coded ammunition.
Training:
Job training for a Field Artillery Surveyor consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat. Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Methods of computing target locations
- Artillery tactics
Helpful Skills:
Helpful attributes include:
- Ability to think and remain calm under stress
- An interest in mathematics
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to perform a multiple duties at one time
Advanced Responsibilities:
Advanced level Field Artillery Surveyors supervise and train other Soldiers within the same discipline. As an advanced level Field Artillery Surveyor, you may be involved in:
- Computing survey data
- Performing calibrations and zero velocity updates
- Performing maintenance checks and services on PADS system
- Assisting in the collection, evaluation and dissemination of survey information
